Pixel art illustration of a flat birch wooden slab with visible wood grain
Minecraft Java Item ID

Birch Slab ID

Birch slabs are half-height wooden blocks crafted from birch planks. They are used for smooth floors, paths, and detailing.

✓ Verified for Java Edition 1.21.11
Namespaced item ID minecraft:birch_slab

Birch Slab Item Facts

CategoryBuilding Blocks
Maximum stack64
Available inSurvival and Creative
Shared ID, data value 2 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier)126

Shared ID, data value 2 (Java 1.12.2 and earlier): Reviewed for Java Edition 1.12.2 and earlier.

Give Command for Birch Slab

Copy the current Java Edition command, or open the generator to change the player and quantity.

/give @p minecraft:birch_slab 1

Customize this command →

Historical command for Java 1.12.2 and earlier

Modern namespaced IDs are recommended. This numerical form is only for old Java releases.

/give @p 126 1

Build With Birch Slab

minecraft:birch_slab is in the reviewed block catalog. Open a command tool with this ID already selected, then adjust the coordinates in the tool.

Place one with /setblock → Fill an area with /fill →

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About Birch Slab in Minecraft

Birch slabs are half-height wooden blocks crafted from birch planks. They are used for smooth floors, paths, and detailing.

Birch Slab Command Examples

  • Give 1 to nearest player: /give @p minecraft:birch_slab 1
  • Give 1 to yourself: /give @s minecraft:birch_slab 1
  • Give to a specific player: /give PlayerName minecraft:birch_slab 1
  • Clear from inventory: /clear @p minecraft:birch_slab

Sources and Data Review

Item facts were reviewed for Java Edition 1.21.11 on .

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